Monthly Archives: March 2014

Global warming poses a growing threat to the health, economic prospects, and food and water sources of billions of people, top scientists said in a report that urges swift action to counter the effects of carbon emissions. The latest report from the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says the effects of warming are … Continue reading Threat from global warming heightened in latest U.N. report→

The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) today announced the release of The Outlook for Renewable Energy in America: 2014, jointly authored by U.S. renewable energy trade associations from the power, thermal, and fuel sectors. The Outlook assesses the renewable energy marketplace and forecasts the future of each renewable energy technology sector, from the perspectives … Continue reading ACORE Releases Outlook for Renewable Energy in America→

Fetranspor and Rio Bus, the public transportation companies for the state and city of Rio, and BYD, a Chinese company with leading technologies on batteries and electric vehicles, joined together at the opening ceremonies for the launch of the BYD 100% electric bus this week. This is the first pure-electric bus to launch in Rio … Continue reading First Zero-Emissions All-Electric Bus Launches in Rio de Janeiro→

Brazil and Mexico will lead the wind energy charge in Latin America over the next decade, driven by rising power demand and prices, according to market researcher MAKE. Some 53GW of new wind power capacity will be installed across Latin America through 2023, MAKE predicts, compared to the 4.7GW the region currently has in place. High … Continue reading Latin America to add 53GW of wind power by 2023→

Alstom is to build a 51MW wind farm for Turkish petrochemicals outfit Petkim. The wind power plant in Izmir province will be constructed in two phases of 27MW and 24MW under a €55m turnkey contract and feature Alstom’s 3MW Eco110 wind turbines. The first phase is expected to be operational in 2015 with the second … Continue reading Alstom gets 51 MW Turkey wind farm order→

The fundamentals of the electricity sector have remained the same for around 100 years. However, in the same way the Boeing 747 created a new pattern of international travel, new electricity technology is about to create unpredictable upheaval within …Planning for a Safe Future at NZ Wind Energy Conference The fundamentals of the electricity sector … Continue reading New Zealand Wind Energy Conference→

The contracts for the two wind power plants in Basilicata include supply, installation and commissioning of six V117-3.0 MW and nine V117-3.3 MW wind turbines, respectively. The order also includes a VestasOnline® Business SCADA system as well as a 10-year AOM 5000 service agreement. The wind turbines are scheduled to be delivered in the … Continue reading Vestas receives 48 MW order for first V117 wind turbines in Italy→

NorthWind Power Development Corp., a company controlled by Ayala Corp., will start the third phase of the Bangui Bay wind farm in Ilocos Norte province to add 18 megawatts to the existing 33-MW project. Energy Department records showed the expansion project would raise the total capacity of Bangui wind farm to 51 MW, solidifying its … Continue reading Bangui Bay wind farm in Ilocos Norte, Philippines→

March winds brought a new wind power record to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region Wednesday evening, March 26, when instantaneous output reached a record 10,296 megawatts (MW) at 8:48 p.m. At the time the new record was set, wind generation was providing nearly 29 percent of the 35,768 MW of electricity being … Continue reading Texas Sets New Wind Energy Record→

Inter-American Development Bank President Luis Alberto Moreno announced the three winners of the inaugural Infrastructure 360º Awards, with the Los Cocos Wind Farm project in the Dominican Republic being the winner of the People and Leadership category. Los Cocos wind farm, located in the southwest town of Juancho, was built by the power company Ege-Haina at … Continue reading Los Cocos wind farm wins IDB award→

A report by the Nevada-based Clean Energy Project announced recently that at least $5.5 billion has been invested in Nevada clean energy, a milestone in the Silver State’s emergence as a national renewable-energy hub. For wind power, extending the Production Tax Credit means keeping the private investment and U.S. manufacturing jobs coming. Sen. Heller and … Continue reading Wind energy tax credit extension will benefit Nevada→

Siemens signs a 51 MW wind power order from Japanese developer Eurus Energy Holdings Corp. The wind turbine maker will provide 17 of its SWT-3.0-101 direct-drive machines for the Eurus Yurikogen wind farm. The SWT-3.0-101 wind turbine has a capacity of 3 MW and a rotor diameter of 101 meters. Installation and commissioning of the … Continue reading Siemens signs 51 MW wind power deal in Japan→

Ruben Lazo has been appointed new Country President of Vestas Brazil. Joining Vestas from a position as Chief Commercial Officer in AREVA S.A, in France, he enters into his new position on 1st April. Ruben Lazo is a German national with extensive experience across multiple businesses and functions internationally. He held various leadership positions in … Continue reading New Vestas head in Brazil→

Each year, Women of Wind Energy (WoWE) highlights and recognizes the stories of incredible women and men that are forging the path for a strong diversified work force and a robust renewable energy economy. Honorees are recognized each year during the WoWE Luncheon at WINDPOWER. This year’s luncheon will take place in Las Vegas on … Continue reading Honoring women in wind power→